Waterproofing Aluminium Vans

[Rory]

Hi Guys,

I am seeking advice on Waterproofing the roof of our Caravan that we have on site at "Grabine" Wyangla Dam NSW, The van is an early 1970's model .

Thanks

Rory

[tinnie]

Hi rory,
Sealing the roof depends on the van and where it is leaking.
generally speaking, you need to clean the roof down thoroughly, remove old sealer as much as practicle (scrape it out) then apply a good sealant. If the leak is along the edge, remove the aluminium molding (usually screwed on) clean and apply a sealant, then quicly screw back down tight (then clean off excesss before it dries). The best thing is to install a fly over (also helps keep out the heat), like all vans onsiters last better if under cover.

cheers,
gristy

[whippy]

I can thoroughly recommend "Plasticote Elastomeric Roofing Coating".

I used this on one of the hatches on the Franklin and on a hot day, I went to get the other one off to paint, I couldn't believe the difference in temperature from the painted to the unpainted hatch. So not only does this product seal, it also insulates.

This is waterbased so it is easy to use, you can roll it on. I recommend that you put at least 3 coats on.

I played around with some of this product by creating a skin and when it was dry, soaked it in water to see if it would dissolve (it didn't) and it was quite elastic.

I got my from a Caravan store in Cambellfield.

Regards,
Glynn

[Deleted]

Hey whippy
Can this stuff your talking about be tinted to whatever colour you want or ... is it white or nothing.

Reddo

[whippy]

I have been wondering the same thing Reddo, I suppose I could take a little bit to a paint shop & see what happens when it's mixed with tinter. It's water based, I cannot see why it shouldn't tint.

[Roehm3108]

It's probably white to reflect the heat better. If you were to tint it, I doubt if it would work as effectively.

Ray